Get Yourself a Shoehorn. You’ll Thank Me Later.

I know you’re thinking “Who uses a shoehorn?” I thought the same thing for a long time until my mom gave me one for Christmas this past year and I don’t know how I went this long in my IDEO without it. Maybe it’s stubbornness or possibly the idea of associating a shoehorn with something my grandfather would have used, but trust me using a shoehorn can help make your IDEO side shoe last longer and help you get your IDEO into tighter fitting shoes. (I should listen to Ryan’s advice more often!)From here on I will now be referring to a shoehorn as a shoespoon, because (a) it’s a better description of what the tool does (acts like a spoon!) and (b) it’s more fun (and I’m all about fun)! Below are instructions for how to use the shoespoon to help slide your IDEO into your shoe. Note: You don’t have to use a shoespoon every single time you put your shoes on. I can’t honestly say that I always use it, but I have started to with my new shoes and it’s allowed them to keep their shape and not stretch out. Step 1 – Hold shoespoon in your hand and get your shoe in front of you.

Step 2 – Place shoespoon in shoe with the angle of the spoon facing down like a rainbow 🙂

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Step 3 –With your IDEO on, start sliding your IDEO into your shoe – using the shoespoon to help guide you in the back.